{"product_id":"alalunga-european-hake-loins-with-olive-oil","title":"Hake Loins in Olive Oil","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Tin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've never had hake, this is the tin that will make you wonder why. Merluza (European hake) is one of the most celebrated fish in northern Spanish cooking, prized for its mild sweetness, tender flake, and clean flavor that lets everything around it shine. Alalunga sources theirs wild and hook-caught from the Bay of Biscay, purchasing directly from fish markets at Celeiro in Lugo and Pasajes in Guipúzcoa. The loins are slow cooked in their own juices using a sous vide technique, then preserved in a blend of olive oil and Arbequina extra virgin olive oil with just spring salt. The result is a white fish tin that feels closer to a restaurant plate than a pantry staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2017, the brand is named for the scientific name of albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga). Everything is produced in small batches, and every tin is individually numbered for full traceability from sea to table. Their approach to cooking is what sets them apart: rather than standard canning heat, they use sous vide at precisely regulated temperatures for delicate fish like hake, stopping just before the cooking is complete and letting the sterilization process finish the job. It's a technique borrowed from professional kitchens, and you can taste the difference in the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWild Hook-Caught\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sourced \"de anzuelo\" (by hook) from the Bay of Biscay, one of Europe's most prized fishing grounds for hake. Line-catching is selective and low-impact, producing higher quality fish than net methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSous Vide Cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alalunga uses a technique rare in the canning world, slow cooking at precise temperatures to preserve the hake's delicate texture and clean flavor in a way traditional canning methods can't match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividually Numbered\u003c\/strong\u003e: Every tin carries a production number for full traceability. You can trace your hake back to the specific catch and market it came from\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e: Warm the tin by submerging it in hot water for two minutes, then spoon the hake and its oil over steamed white rice with a squeeze of lemon and chopped parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasque-Style Pintxo\u003c\/strong\u003e: Place a loin on a thick slice of baguette, top with a thin round of roasted piquillo pepper, and finish with a drizzle of the Arbequina oil from the tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Green Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Set the hake over a bed of lightly dressed arugula with shaved fennel, capers, and a bright vinaigrette made with the tin oil, lemon juice, and a touch of Dijon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: European hake (Merluccius merluccius), olive oil, Arbequina extra virgin olive oil (7%), spring salt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.9 oz (138g) net \/ 3 oz (86g) drained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bay of Biscay, Cantabrian Sea (Northern Spain)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFishing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hook and line (anzuelo), confirmed on tin\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alalunga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50430028284193,"sku":"ALA-HAK-129","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/3981\/9809\/files\/fishnook-tinned-seafood-coalalungahake-loins-in-olive-oil-6775802.jpg?v=1774913290","url":"https:\/\/shopfishnook.com\/products\/alalunga-european-hake-loins-with-olive-oil","provider":"FishNook Tinned Seafood Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}